Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry.

Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture2196 - Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture
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Mexican Mayan Clay Sculpture, measures 4'' x 8.5''H
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by G. Sandoval2197 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by G. Sandoval
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Graciela Sandoval, measures 5.5'' x 6.5'', signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lin...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder2198 - Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder
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Mexican Folk Art Candle Holder, green glass candle holder inside of bottle tab cover, measures 6'' x 4.5''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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3 Western Style Leather Belts2199 - 3 Western Style Leather Belts
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3 Western Style Leather Belts, one is stamped Doris and is a size 32 made by Fort Worth Leather, one is a size 38 and comes with Tony Lama western buc
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to masoncraven for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug2200 - Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 21.5'' x 17'', 2'' selvage damage on one side, 4 cornered tassels intact howeve...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock2200A - Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock
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Macomb Pottery Co. 2 Gallon Crock, measures 10''D x 10''H, from Macomb, Illinois, light chipping on the top edge, 1880-1906 Marked w...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 182201 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 18
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, size 18, measures 1.25'' x .25'', 18g in total wt.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag2202 - Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag
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Vintage Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Zippered Bag, measures 13.5'' x 8'' x 2''
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin2203 - Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin
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Native American Navajo Sterling Turquoise Bug Pin, measures .75''L
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Turquoise Pin2204 - 1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Turquoise Pin
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1950 Navajo Traditional Sterling Silver Turquoise Pin, measures 2.5''L
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to klewis for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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1930 Native American Woodland Indian Basket2205 - 1930 Native American Woodland Indian Basket
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1930 Native American Woodland (Maryland) Indian Basket, measures 4.25''H x 10.5''L x 8.25''W
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica2206 - PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica
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PreColumbian Pottery Idol Replica, measures 12''H x 12''W x 6''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads2207 - Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads
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Collection of Chinese Turquoise Tube Beads, longest bead measures 1''L, each strand measures 16''L
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to aba_fan for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin2208 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Thunderbird Pin, measures 2''L x 1.25''W, stones included are mother of pearl, coral, jet...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed2209 - 2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed
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2 Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Turtles, Signed, the largest one measures 4.5'' x 6'' and is by Eduardo Fabian and the smallest one is si...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to seamanage for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando2210 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Martha Villapando, measures 6.5'' x 6'', stylized feather designs and signed by artist
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson2211 - Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by H Wilson
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Ultimate Harley Davidson Hardback Book by Hugo Wilson, comes in original book jacket, c. 2003 Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 208pgs.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz2212 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Butterfly Jar by Luis Ortiz, measures 6.75''D x 7.5''H, signed by artist
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife2213 - Samillus Survival Knife and Folding USA Knife
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Vintage Samillus Survival Knife New York USA with sharpening stone in sheath and a Vintage Western USA Bone Handled 2 Blade Folding Knife with leather
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
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Strand of Amber Beads2213A - Strand of Amber Beads
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Strand of Amber Beads, measures 16'' end to end
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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